Applications Engineering Specialist

Essential Functions

• Maintain Applications Engineering laboratory equipment and work areas to ensure safe, organized, and efficient operation.
• Lead customer demonstrations, product evaluations, and technical reviews, ensuring testing objectives are achieved and results are communicated effectively.
• Prepare test boards, materials, tooling, and equipment necessary for customer and internal projects.
• Develop testing strategies, validation methodologies, and process evaluation plans to assess product performance, manufacturing capabilities, and customer requirements.
• Independently analyze application requirements and determine appropriate equipment configurations, process parameters, and testing approaches to achieve project objectives.
• Assist Applications Engineers with process development activities, customer projects, and experimental testing.
• Troubleshoot routine equipment issues and coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance activities as required.
• Ensure laboratory inventory, consumables, chemicals, and supplies are maintained at appropriate levels.
• Represent the Applications Engineering function during customer visits, technical meetings, trade shows, industry events, and cross-functional business reviews.
• Document test setups, procedures, observations, and results accurately and completely.
• Maintain compliance with all company safety policies and laboratory operating procedures.
• Assist with equipment installations, configuration changes, and evaluations of new products and technologies.
• Coordinate shipment, receipt, and handling of customer samples, boards, and test materials.
• Develop and present technical reports, application studies, customer recommendations, and project findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Exercise independent judgment in prioritizing assignments, determining project approaches, resolving technical issues, and recommending corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product performance, customer satisfaction, laboratory effectiveness, and applications engineering capabilities.

Required Education & Experience

• Associates degree in Electronics Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology or Quality Assurance is required.
• 7+ years of experience supporting application engineering, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or technical services.
• Basic understanding of SMT and PCB assembly processes.
• Experience operating, setting up, and troubleshooting capital equipment used in electronics manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation, process specifications, technical drawings, and test procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience documenting and interpreting test results and preparing reports for engineering teams and customers.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Working conditions involve seated computer work as well as regular operation of laboratory and manufacturing equipment.
• Frequent lifting of materials and equipment up to 40 pounds may be required.
• Travel up to 5%. A valid passport may be required.